Posts in Lakeshore Nature Preserve

A white woman, a Black man, and a young girl face away from the camera and look at the view of trees changing color for Fall and several hills

Top 10 Spots for Fall Colors in Madison

By Victoria Vlisides on Sep. 08, 2022

What's better than fall color? Fall color in a city studded with glittering lakes and its surrounding state parks and nature areas. Visit Madison during the fleeting days of fall, and you'll be in a splendor of vibrant colors in and around the city. Here are some of the most beautiful fall color…

A mother and father hike through the wood with their young child

Walk, Bike, Boat and Drive Your Way to Madison Fall Colors

By Shelby Deering on Sep. 28, 2020

Even though Madison was once known by Native Americans as the “land of the four lakes,” we like to think it’s the land of trees, too — and lots of them. Our fair city offers an astounding 270+ parks, and that’s not counting natural areas, preserves and tree-lined streets. The reds, oranges…

An aerial view of Picnic Point in Madison, WI

Hiking Picnic Point and Lakeshore Preserve

By Corinne Burgermeister on Jun. 25, 2020

Loved by residents, visitors, students and alumni, Picnic Point and the Lakeshore Nature Preserve has been an important destination for hundreds of years. Three hundred acres of land. A one-mile hike jutting out into Lake Mendota, the largest lake in Madison. Birds and trails and native plants, all…